Astrology of Today – Friday, June 29, 2018

• The Moon is in Capricorn.
• The Moon is void from 4:57 AM forward (until the Moon enters Aquarius tomorrow at 12:36 AM).
• The Moon is waning and in its Full phase.
• The Full Moon occurred yesterday in the sign of Capricorn.
• Mars is retrograde (Mars is retrograde from June 26th to August 27th).
• Mercury enters Leo today (Mercury is in Leo from June 29th to September 5th).

Daily Horoscopes/Astro Highlights for each Sign:

Aries

Mercury begins its transit of your solar fifth house today, dear Aries, and will spend longer than usual in this area of your chart — until September 5th. Your outlook or attitude is mainly positive, outgoing, and refreshing during this period. You express yourself playfully, and your sense of humor is in strong form. Ideas flow very well, and your conversations are understood, although during Mercury’s upcoming retrograde from July 26-August 19, this may become complicated. Until then, it’s an excellent time for communicating with a lover, siblings, and children, or it can be a time when thoughts and conversations often turn to love, recreation, and creative pursuits. Today, there are some wild cards to deal with, which can be fun and exciting or disruptive, depending on how you react! Sound energy is with you for thinking creatively and enjoying different perspectives. You tend to go your own way when it comes to ideas regardless of whether or not doing so stirs up a bit of controversy.

Taurus

With Mercury now transiting your solar fourth house, dear Taurus, you’ll be seeking out more security and succeeding quite well at it. There can be a natural and smooth flow of communication with family. Thoughts and conversations often turn to the old days, childhood, home, financial security, domestic pursuits, and personal affairs during this cycle that lasts until September 5th. You’re in an excellent position to work out of your home or in home-related fields. It’s also a sound period for researching, writing, finding ideas, and talking about domestic and neighborhood concerns. Today, there can be some temporary disconnects, however. There may be household tension and restlessness as family affairs, or the need to stick around the home can clash with personal plans and your sense of independence. Once you’ve challenged yourself, you can take stock of what’s working in your life and talk through problems with others.

Gemini

Mercury moves into your solar third house, dear Gemini, and will stick around in this sector of your solar chart for longer than usual – until September 5th. During this cycle, you’re especially into communicating and connecting, as well as keeping busy, mostly on mental levels. You’re more talkative, expressive, interested, and interactive. You express yourself more flowingly although not always with a lot of warmth, depending on your mood – something to watch for! There can be exclusive news and perhaps gossip, information-gathering, staying more connected and on top of your daily affairs, taking tests, running errands, and increased involvement with siblings or the neighborhood in the period ahead. Today, a Mercury-Uranus transit can be a little disorienting as it shakes up schedules and thought processes, however. There can be many ideas but little organization! Tension results from trying too hard to make order out of chaos. Watch for speaking too soon about a matter. Even so, something that is released now may lead to a relieving conversation.

Cancer

Mercury begins its transit of your second house today, dear Cancer, and until September 5th, you’re in a rewarding period for news, ideas, and research about finances, comfort and security matters, and income. You can come up with very creative ideas for making money and doing business, and it’s also a great time for developing talents, pursuing hobbies for material gain, and establishing yourself in a particular field. You may be fleshing out an idea now with great success. Mercury will eventually (July 26th) retrograde in this area of your chart, which may involve some delays related to money or projects, but it’s an active period for working and reworking an idea. A Mercury-Uranus square today is a little disorienting, but out of a bit of chaos comes exciting ideas and more camaraderie. You may find that you’re clashing with a friend about an idea or core values before you get to a greater understanding of one another. Watch for overshooting and too-hasty speech. Look for the moments of inspiration.

Leo

Mercury begins its transit of your sign today, dear Leo, and decision-making is more straightforward than it has been. This transit will last longer than usual, and this has to do with an upcoming Mercury retrograde period (from July 26th to August 19th) when you’ll find yourself more introspective. For now, though, you’ll be gathering information, thinking, and planning, as well as connecting more spontaneously with others. Sometimes during this cycle, you speak ahead of yourself, so watch for making statements that you haven’t thought through. Otherwise, you feel more in control of your thoughts and decisions. You might identify with a friend, pet project, or cause more closely during this period that spans until September 5th. Today, a Mercury-Uranus transit can point to unexpected reactions to your communications, interruptions, and perhaps some changes to the schedule. This can be disruptive, but if you work with the energy, you may very well enjoy the element of surprise. If you’re impatient with current topics, look for a new subject that interests you rather than stirring up unnecessary conflicts. Resolutions to problems can be wonderful, in fact, and there is good energy for sharing your unique perspective.

Virgo

Mercury moves into your solar twelfth house today, dear Virgo, and will spend an unusually long time there for this planet of communication – until September 5th. This transit stimulates a need or desire to look at the world around you a little differently. You’re more contemplative and less decisive. You need additional time to digest and process recent events and ideas. Your intuition plays a more significant role than usual in the decisions you do make. You’re also far less inclined to say what’s on your mind. There can be some challenges focusing and concentrating on mundane matters during this cycle, primarily because you are more interested in thinking about patterns, subtleties, and emotional issues. Today’s Mercury-Uranus square can point to disrupted plans or communications that stir things up. However, help can come from behind the scenes or anonymously today.

Libra

Mercury moves into your social sector today, dear Libra, for a transit that lasts until September 5th. This is a good time for sharing ideas and your expertise with others. You’re more inclined to reach out for inspiration, and people are more readily connecting with you as well. Cooperation now works better than competition in this phase of the year. Ideas entertained now tend to be a little more unique or progressive than usual. Today, a Mercury-Uranus square can turn the heat up. Nervous energy runs high with this influence. The desire is with you to break away from conventional methods, but if it’s only to rebel, it may be best to resist the temptation as this can cause unnecessary friction. Once over the restless hump, you’re likely to find conversations refreshing, healing, and even heartwarming.

Scorpio

Mercury moves to the top of your solar chart today, dear Scorpio, and your communications have more impact than usual during this cycle that lasts until September 5th. While Mercury will retrograde here less than a month from now, this is strong time for getting your message across. Note that you’re more inclined to be held accountable for your words during this period which may make you a little guarded in your communications for the time being. This can also be a time for enjoying making detailed plans about long-term goals or career. Your intelligence may come into the limelight, or you may gain recognition for your ideas and methods during this cycle. This can be a good time for enhancing your reputation, learning things that help you in your career, and talking about plans for the future. With a Mercury-Uranus square occurring today, however, the pace around you could feel too quick. In fact, you can feel quite out of step with people around you later today. Try to be flexible. Disagreements can be irritating, but they may get you thinking in new ways.

Sagittarius

Mercury moves into your adventure sector today, dear Sagittarius, and you can be giving a lot of thought to education, belief systems, and personal philosophies in the next while. This is a strong time for exploring all-new ideas and topics. Your mind is open, but it needs some excitement and spontaneity to keep it engaged – no rote learning or routine for you right now! A feeling of camaraderie with a special someone can lift your spirits and make you feel that you’re moving forward. This transit will last longer than most Mercury cycles – until September 5th – due to an upcoming retrograde that can lead to some stop-and-go energy. During this period, you can be more interested in sharing your ideas and opinions. Today’s Mercury-Uranus square requires some flexibility and commitment to enjoying a quicker pace or surprise elements and disorganization, however. If not, you could be feeling rather tense later today. This is an inspiring time if you enjoy throwing ideas into a ring without committing to them and are content with the details of your plan not yet fully conceived.

Capricorn

Mercury moves into your intimacy sector today, dear Capricorn, bringing increased attention to — and interest in — the mysteries and subtleties of life. Your mind is investigative during this cycle that lasts longer than the usual three weeks – all the way to September 5th. You’re likely to learn much about inner motivations, behind the scenes activities, and secrets as you naturally read between the lines and seek out the deeper meaning of things. Conversations with a partner can be especially rewarding now. If you need to straighten out financial or ownership matters or discuss trickier areas of relating, this can be an excellent time to do so. A Mercury-Uranus conflict today can point to some clashes of opinion or tension related to upturned schedules or unreliability, however. Useful ideas can result from this, and interesting conversations may also be a handy by-product!

Aquarius

Mercury moves into your partnership sector today, dear Aquarius, and will influence this area of your solar chart until September 5th. Due to an upcoming retrograde in the same sector of your solar chart (July 26th to August 19th), this cycle lasts longer than usual. You’re in particularly good shape for talking things through with others during this cycle. Communications with a partner or good friend can be in the spotlight. An opposing viewpoint helps you get to a stronger understanding of your own! Even when you disagree with someone, the thinking that results from a debate can help clarify your own thoughts. However, with a Mercury-Uranus square today, you may be looking for a little more mental stimulation or excitement than usual. Someone’s ideas may seem a bit too far out, or you might become frustrated with disorganized instructions or unnecessary distractions. Aim to enjoy the randomness of this energy rather than worrying too much on how things will resolve. An insightful conversation or a new insight into a relationship can emerge if you do. Avoid judgments and expectations for fabulous results.

Pisces

Mercury moves into your sector of habits and health today, dear Pisces, and will stick around here until September 5th. This is a time for doing special thinking about physical wellness, positive lifestyle changes, work, and habits. You may be thinking and learning about new methods of improving your daily life during this cycle. It’s a generally good time for health appointments, skills development, and organizing your work area, as well as for attention to detail, although an upcoming Mercury retrograde (from July 26th to August 19th) can point to the eventual need to rework some details. A Mercury-Uranus transit active today can generate nervous energy, though. If you can tune into its somewhat random, eccentric theme and enjoy its surprise elements, you’ll be in good shape. Avoid overthinking things. Look for a way to make the most of what you have or own, whether this is a latent talent, knowledge, or a material thing.

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Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts:

Planet Color Key: The longer the bar, the slower the aspecting planet and the longer the duration of the planet’s transit.

The purple marker above shows where we are in the current moon phase cycle.

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  0:00 am

Event: Moon in Capricorn

Description: The Moon in Capricorn

Consolidate. Pay attention to the foundations of life. Repair and restructure. Attend to financial or business matters. Make solid plans and get organized.

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  4:57 am

Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  4:57 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Plu

Description: Transiting Moon Conjunction Transiting Pluto

Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  5:30 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Pll Ves

Description: Transiting Moon Parallel Transiting Vesta

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  10:10 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal

Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas

We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  11:29 pm

Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Jun

Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Juno

There may be clinging or controlling behavior if we are driven by our fears. Hypersensitivity and moodiness are possible. Tread lightly with tricky emotional issues. 

Date & Time: Jun 29 2018  1:16 am

Event: Tr-Tr Mer Cnj Leo

Description: Transiting Mercury Entering Leo

Be enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge and proud of your learning abilities. Learning is fun.

Strong Signs, Elements, Modes

Today’s Emphasized Signs of the Zodiac

CANCER STRONG

Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional, sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.

LEO STRONG

Self-confident, generous, warm-hearted, powerful leader, dramatic. Can be overly proud, vain, extravagant, arrogant.

CAPRICORN STRONG

Disciplined, responsible, reliable, industrious, conscientious, practical, achieving. Can be pessimistic, overly conventional, rigid, materialistic, callous.

Today’s Elemental Balance

AIR WEAK

We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

Today’s Modal Balance

MUTABLE WEAK

We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

Today’s Lunar Phase

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON

Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun. 

We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EDT) on June 29th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected–or will perfect–in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours so that if an aspect involving the Moon is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CAPRICORN

We’re seeking out more structure and working hard to achieve some measure of security with the Moon in Capricorn. We’re able to tone down our emotional needs so that we can focus on material or practical priorities.

24TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Muscle insertions of upper to lower legs 

Sabian Symbol: A woman entering a convent.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

OPPOSITION MERCURY  Orb 6°52′ Applying

There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. 

CONJUNCTION PLUTO  Orb 3°28′ Separating

Deeper feelings emerge. Emotional extremes can be experienced now. This can be a time that we crave or recognize the need for an overhaul – a deep, lasting change.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CANCER

Our attention is turned to our nest – our families, homes, and anything that makes us feel at home, safe, and secure. We take more pride in these things. We are more inclined to nurture and take care of our loved ones and our pet projects.

8TH DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Oesophageal opening of diaphragm 

Sabian Symbol: Rabbits dressed in clothes and on parade.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

QUINCUNX MARS  Orb 1°18′ Applying

You have difficulty getting the drive to achieve your goals. You find the motivation one moment and then the next you are onto something else. The challenge is to use your willpower so that you can achieve success.

TRINE JUPITER  Orb 5°39′ Applying

There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture. 

OPPOSITION SATURN  Orb 2°09′ Separating

We may feel that forces are working against us. Others may seem restrictive. We can feel temporarily blocked or thwarted, and possibly less than confident. We might want to delay important decision making until a more enlightened, positive time. However, a reality check now can be very helpful even if it feels overwhelming at first.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 5°27′ Separating

We can feel especially vulnerable to criticism or fear rejection now, or we could struggle with a situation where we may need to humble ourselves. People or circumstances may seem to be exposing or playing on our vulnerabilities.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN LEO

You are enthusiastic in your quest for knowledge. You are proud of your learning abilities and believe in the saying that learning is fun. You may have a tendency to be a know-it-all.

1ST DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Left coronary artery 

Sabian Symbol: Under emotional stress, blood rushes to a man’s head.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY

SQUARE URANUS  Orb 1°16′ Applying

Original ideas but perhaps too radical or disorganized, or perceived as such. There can be mental or nervous tension experienced now. Mistakes can be made due to impatience.

TRINE CHIRON  Orb 1°43′ Applying

We can be more understanding and sympathetic to others now, particularly when it comes to sensitivity with what or how we communicate. We might talk or learn about healing methods.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE  Orb 5°18′ Applying

Important contacts can be made with people who share our intellectual interests or who introduce us to new ideas that help us to grow, improve, and expand. Projects prove successful right now, particularly those involving teamwork. Learning, teaching, communicating, and making contact figure strongly now, or we meet with situations that encourage us to improve our skills in these areas.

VENUS

VENUS IN LEO

We take more pride in our tastes, relationships, and personal possessions. We are more affectionate, expressive, and generous, and we tend to crave admiration and appreciation. 

19TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Ventricular septum 

Sabian Symbol: A houseboat party.

ASPECTS OF VENUS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 4°40′ Separating

We are easily distracted, craving pleasure or leisure. We may be overdoing things, overselling ourselves, overbuying, or overstating our affections. There can be a lack of self-discipline now. However, we can also push ourselves to reach a little further than we usually do, particularly on a social level.

QUINCUNX PLUTO  Orb 2°07′ Applying

We could be surprised by our feelings and impressions now, or could experience strong or unsual attractions to people, situations, and things. Old, unresolved matters can prompt us to second-guess our current relationships or feelings.

MARS

MARS IN AQUARIUS

You will fight for just causes. You are unpredictable, but will probably be a group leader. You may become rebellious when angry.

10TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Skin of left lower leg 

Sabian Symbol: A popularity that proves ephemeral.

ASPECTS OF MARS

SQUARE JUPITER  Orb 4°21′ Separating

Our fighting, defending spirits are strong. We might be on a crusade. We could be too quick to take offense or to make judgments. Avoid unnecessary conflict and overreaching. Direct excess energy into positive enterprises for positive results rather than adding more to your agenda.

CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE  Orb 3°11′ Applying

You may experience difficulty being assertive and finding the drive to succeed, or alternatively, you may have a tendency to misdirect your energies. Your current life lesson to express your energy positively and assertively. Your talent for independent action needs to be developed.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN SCORPIO

You are on an intense search for the truth. You have strong desires for sexual union and joint enterprises. You could be a transformative teacher.

14TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO

Part of Body: Foreskin 

Sabian Symbol: Telephone linemen at work.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER

TRINE NEPTUNE  Orb 2°56′ Separating

You are artistic and may also be religious. You have a need to help others and may feel you have a calling. You have the ability to inspire other people’s talents as well.

SATURN

SATURN IN CAPRICORN

Conservation, moderation, definition, structure, simplicity, and realism are themes now. We might also be striving for more authority in a particular area of our lives now. This is a time for making clear choices and decisions, for weeding out what isn’t working for us, and for letting go of lost causes, particularly related to our life path choices, careers, and long-term goals. (from December 19, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then from July 1 to December 17, 2020).

6TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN

Part of Body: Right adductor muscle 

Sabian Symbol: A dark archway and ten logs at the bottom.

ASPECTS OF SATURN

TRINE URANUS  Orb 3°44′ Applying

You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business, you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE CHIRON  Orb 3°17′ Applying

There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.

URANUS

URANUS IN TAURUS

(1934 – 1942) We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable. (May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, then March 6, 2019, to July 7, 2025, and then November 7, 2025, to April 25, 2026).

2ND DEGREE OF TAURUS
Part of Body: Palate
Sabian Symbol: An electrical storm.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011, to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012, to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025, to January 26, 2026)

17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of the left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008, to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008, to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023, to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024, to November 19, 2024).

21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A relay race.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and by Degree

CHIRON

CHIRON IN ARIES
Your sense of being has been violated in some way and you may fear asserting yourself. You may also over-compensate by attempting to be the first at everything. Physically you may suffer head wounds. You may become a pioneer in a way which will be of service to humanity.

3RD DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Cerebellum 

Sabian Symbol: A cameo profile of a man in the outline of his country.

VESTA IN SAGITTARIUS

You have the ability to work relentlessly for a cause in which you believe. You need to make sure you do not exclude other people’s points of view. You have visions and enjoy the adventure of discovery in your work.

27TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS

Part of Body: Gluteal muscles 

Sabian Symbol: The sculptor’s vision is taking form.

PALLAS IN CANCER

You are very intuitive. You rely on your emotions to guide your opinions and thoughts. You are an empathetic listener and are keen to keep up communications with your family and loved ones.

23RD DEGREE OF CANCER

Part of Body: Gastric blood vessels 

Sabian Symbol: Meeting of a literary society.

JUNO IN ARIES
You need freedom within your relationships and may become impatient if this is denied. If you do not express your own need for independence you may attract a dominant partner.

30TH DEGREE OF ARIES

Part of Body: Parotid gland 

Sabian Symbol: A duck pond and its brood.

CERES

CERES IN VIRGO

You feel cared for when other people help you perfect your skills. You like to be of service to other people.

1ST DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Duodenum 

Sabian Symbol: In a portrait the best of a man’s traits are idealized.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN LEO
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

6TH DEGREE OF LEO

Part of Body: Entrance of pulmonary artery 

Sabian Symbol: An old-fashioned woman and an up-to-date woman.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS
This a quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world.

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS

Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula 

Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

**Conjunctions to Select Fixed Stars on June 29, 2018.**